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1. Audio Cable Not Supplied amp HDMI IN 1 DVI 2 DVI AUDIO IN e When using an HDMI DVI cable connection you must use the HDMI IN 1 DVI jack for video A DVD Blu ray player HD cable box HD STB satellite receiver may require a DVI HDMI DVI to HDMI cable or DVI HDMI DVI to HDMI adapter The DVI AUDIO IN jack is required for audio e The picture may not display normally if at all or the audio may not work if an external device that uses an older version of HDMI mode is connected to the TV If such a problem occurs ask the manufacturer of the external device about the HDMI version and if out of date request an upgrade Be sure to purchase a certified HDMI cable Otherwise the picture may not display or a connection error may occur Using a Component up to 720p 1080i or Audio Video 480i only Cable Available devices DVD Blu ray player cable box STB satellite receiver VCR Video Cable Not Supplied Component Cable Not Supplied z Red White Audio Cable Audio Cable Not Supplied Not Supplied i Red Blue Green a L U Red White Yellow VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT RAUDIOL O When connecting to AV IN the color of the AV IN Y VIDEO jack green will not match the video cable yellow amp For better picture quality the Component connection is recommended over the A V connection
2. English 9 Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical Digital or Audio Analog Cable Connection Available devices Digital Audio System Amplifier DVD home theater Digital Audio e Optical Cable Not Supplied OPTICAL O 00000 oo DIGITAL Al AUDIO OUT OUT A s OPTICAL Audio Cable Not Supplied Amplifier DVD home theater amp DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL e When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack decrease the volume of both the TV and the system e 5 1 CH channel audio is available when the TV is connected to an external device supporting 5 1 CH e When the receiver home theater is set to on you can hear sound output from the TV s optical jack When the TV is receiving a DTV signal the TV will send 5 1 CH sound to the amplifier or DVD home theater When the source is a digital component such as a DVD Blu ray player cable box STB Set Top Box satellite receiver and is connected to the TV via HDMI only 2 CH audio will be heard from the amplifier or DVD home theater If you want to hear 5 1 CH audio connect the digital audio out jack from your DVD Blu ray player cable box STB satellite receiver directly to an amplifier or home theater amp AUDIO OUT Connects to the audio input jacks on your amplifier DVD home theater e When connecting use the appropriate connector e When an audio a
3. I Application gt Anynet HDMI CEC gt ENTER C E Setup Anynet HDMI CEC Off On To use the Anynet Function Anynet HDMI CEC must be set to On Q when the Anynet HDMI CEC function is disabled all the Anynet related operations are deactivated Auto Turn Off No Yes Setting an Anynet Device to turn off automatically when the TV is turned off amp If Auto Turn Off is set to Yes running external devices will turn off at the same time as the TV powers off However a device may not turn off if recording is in progress amp May not be enabled depending on the device j Switching between Anynet Devices 1 Anynet devices connected to the TV are listed amp f you cannot find a device you want press the Red button to refresh the list 2 Select a device and press the ENTER C button You can switch to the selected device The Device List to On menu will only appear when you set Anynet HDMI CEC to On in the Application menu e Switching to the selected device may take up to 2 minutes You cannot cancel the operation during the switching operation If you have selected external input mode by pressing the SOURCE button you cannot use the Anynet function Make sure to switch to an Anynet device by using the Device List fil Recording You can make a recording of a TV Program using a Samsung recorder 1 Select Recording amp When there are more than two recording devices e When multiple recordin
4. Parents strongly cautioned R Restricted Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult NC 17 No children under age 17 X Adults only NR Not rated amp A The V Chip will automatically block any category that deals with more sensitive material For example if you block the PG 13 category then R NC 17 and X will automatically be blocked Canadian English You can block TV programs depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings C Programming intended for children under age 8 C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own G General programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance 14 Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 18 Adult programming The V Chip will automatically block any category that deals with more sensitive material For example if you block the G category then PG 14 and 18 will automatically be blocked Canadian French You can block TV programs depending on their Anglophone Canadian ratings G General 8 ans Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own 13 ans Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 16 ans Programming is not suitable for children under the age of 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults The V Chip will automatically b
5. Please make sure the following items are included with your PDP TV If any items are missing contact your dealer amp The items colors and shapes may vary depending on the models e Remote Control BN59 00997A amp Batteries AAA x 2 e Cleaning Cloth BN63 01798B e Owner s Instructions e Power Cord e Warranty Card Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide Blanking Bracket Ferrite Core for Power Cord 1EA BN63 06456A 3301 002049 amp Ferrite Core for Power Cord The ferrite cores are used to shield the cables from interference When connecting a cable open the ferrite core and clip it around the cable near the plug as shown in the figure Al e A Maximum distance between the ferrite core and the end of the cord inserted in the TV r 2 inches Power Cord Input Cables Sold Separately HDMI HDMI DVI Component Composite AV Coaxial RF 4 English Install the Stand See separate guide for installing the stand M4 X L16 Stand 1EA Screws 4EA Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand s__ Screws M4 X L16 1 With your TV upright connect the TV to the Stand 2 Fasten two screws M4 X L16 at position and then fasten two screws M4 X L16 at position NOTE e Make sure to distinguish between the front and back of the Stand and Guide Stand when assembling them e Make sure that at least two persons lift and move the PDP TV e Stand the product up and fasten the s
6. 720 45 000 60 000 74 250 Vv 1360 x 768 47 712 60 015 85 500 Vv VESA GTF 1280 x 720 52 500 70 000 89 040 Vv NOTE e For HDMI DVI cable connection you must use the HDMI IN 1 DVI jack The interlace mode is not supported The set may operate abnormally if a non standard video format is selected e Separate and Composite modes are supported SOG Sync On Green is not supported Changing the Input Source Source List Use to select TV or an external input sources such as a DVD Blu ray player cable box STB satellite receiver MENU II gt Input Source List gt ENTER C SOURCE E TV AV Componentt Component2 HDMI1 DVI HDMI2 amp You can only choose external devices that are connected to the TV In the Source List connected inputs will be highlighted Edit Name MENU MM Input Edit Name ENTERC E VCR DVD Cable STB Satellite STB PVR STB AV Receiver Game Camcorder PC DVI PC DVI Devices TV IPTV Blu ray HD DVD DMA Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier Q When connecting an HDMI DVI cable to the HDMI IN 1 DVI port you should set the TV to DVI PC or DVI Devices mode under Edit Name English 1 1 Basic Features Before using the TV follow the steps below to learn how to navigate the menu and select and adjust different functions Seeing Channels Channel List Add delet
7. C SRS TruSurround HD Off On SRS TruSurround HD is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5 1 multichannel content over two speakers TruSurround delivers a compelling virtual surround sound experience through any two speaker playback system including internal television speakers It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats Preferred Language digital channels only Digital TV broadcasts are capable of simultaneous transmission of many audio tracks for example simultaneous translations of the program into foreign languages You can only select a language among the ones being broadcasted Multi Track Sound MTS analog channels only H Mono Choose for channels that are broadcasting in mono or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal HM Stereo Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo E SAP Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program which is usually a foreign language translation amp Depending on the particular program being broadcast you can listen to Mono Stereo or SAP Auto Volume Off On Because each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions the volume can vary as you switch between channels This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low Speaker Selec
8. Picture mode is set to Standard and Sound mode is set to Movie Equalizer is not available Caption On Screen Text Messages E Caption Off On You can switch the caption function on or off If captions are not available they will not be displayed on the screen The Caption feature doesn t work in Component HDMI modes 20 English Caption Mode You can select the desired caption mode The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcast Default CC1 CC4 Text1 Text4 analog channels only The Analog Caption function operates in either analog TV channel mode or when a signal is supplied from an external device to the TV Depending on the broadcasting signal the Analog Caption function may not work with digital channels Default Service1 Service6 CC1 CC4 Text1 Text4 digital channels only The Digital Captions function works with digital channels amp Service1 6 may not be available in digital caption mode depending on the broadcast Digital Caption Options digital channels only Size Options include Default Small Standard and Large The default is Standard Font Style Options include Default and Styles 0 to 7 The default is Style O Foreground Color Options include Default White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan You can change the color of the letter The default is White Background Color This adjusts the opacity of text Option
9. To prevent this effect reduce the brightness and contrast when displaying still images for a long time e Warranty Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention Burn in is not covered by the warranty 2 English Contents Getting Started Advanced Features LISKOMFEGLUNGS csicsscsicietisatcssncaneeessbserteqantassterieasis 4 e M dia Play avis icccsssivearecacicacassaiasssdusadsacceatescamcetwrsesd 22 Be ACCE SONE er a 4 Connecting a USB Device 22 e Install the Stand c cccccccccccceccsccsescesesestesessercssserseterees 5 Using the Media Play Menu 22 Viewing the Control Panel cccecscsesseseseesesesteseeees 6 PSNYMOL HE ss ebeosssisazeessnadsescssepdciearstaszeensaudeestedensnssane 26 e Viewing the Remote Control nays Setting Up Anynet 27 Connecting to an Antenna vv 8 Switching between Anynet Devices 27 Plug amp Play Initial Setup scssssssssuesssessnussseessneee 8 Recording af Listening through a Receiver 28 Troubleshooting for Anynet 28 e Connecting to an AV DEVICE 9 e Connecting to an Audio Device 10 Connecting to a PC seessessesssssesssessssssssesssessssseee 10 e Installing the Wall MOUNT eesti 29 Changing the Input SOUrCe 11 e Securing the Installation Space wc 30 Securing the TV to the Wall 31 x e MPOUDIESNOOTING desivsstsicssttiveedivisistavaviwsdelesteaniea 32 Storage and Maintenance 34 How to Navigate Menus 12 ICC
10. be correct In this case set the time manually Clock Set Set the Month Day Year Hour Minute and am pm manually Available only when Clock Mode is set to Manual amp You can set the Month Day Year Hour and Minute directly by pressing the number buttons on the remote control Time Zone Select your time zone amp Q This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto DST Daylight Saving Time Off On Auto Switches the Daylight Saving Time function on or off amp Q This function is only available when the Clock Mode is set to Auto fi Using the Sleep Timer MENU II Setup Time Sleep Timer ENTER F E Sleep Timer JJA Automatically shuts off the TV after a preset period of time 80 60 90 120 150 and 180 minutes amp Q To cancel the Sleep Timer select Off i Setting the On Off Timer MENU II gt Setup gt Time gt Timer 1 gt ENTER C You can set the TV to turn on automatically at a preset time E Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Three different on off timer settings can be made You must set the clock first 1 8 English On Time 00 am inactivate Off TA 00 00 am Inactivate Volume Contents 10 TV Cable 3 Repeat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Once EHEHE HEENE E E 4 gt Move Adjust C Enter 5 Return On Time Off Time Set the hour minute and activate inactivate To activate the timer with the setting you ve chose
11. is connected to the TV via HDMI only 2 channel sound will be heard from the receiver amp NOTE e You can only control Anynet devices using the TV remote control not the buttons on the TV The TV remote control may not work under certain conditions If this occurs reselect the Anynet device e The Anynet functions do not operate with other manufacturers products Troubleshooting for Anynet Problem Possible Solution Anynet does not work e Check if the device is an Anynet device The Anynet system supports Anynet devices only e Only one receiver home theater can be connected e Check if the Anynet device power cord is properly connected e Check the Anynet device s Video Audio HDMI cable connections e Check whether Anynet HDMI CEC is set to On in the Anynet setup menu e Check whether the TV remote control is in TV mode e Check whether the remote control is Anynet compatible e Anynet doesn t work in certain situations Searching channels operating Media Play USB or Plug amp Play initial setup etc e When connecting or removing the HDMI cable please make sure to search devices again or turn your TV off and on again e Check if the Anynet Function of Anynet device is set on want to start Anynet e Check if the Anynet device is properly connected to the TV and check if the Anynet HDMI CEC is set to On in the Anynet Setup menu e Press the TOOLS button to display the
12. you use a different screw you can damage your TV 2 Firmly fasten the screw you provided size M4xL20 or similar to the wall or cabinet where the TV is to be installed f you fasten the screw to the wall we recommend you drive the screw into a stud If that is not possible use a molly to anchor the screw 3 Tie the TV Holder cord to the screw fastened on the wall or cabinet so that the TV is fixed See the illustrations below amp Install the TV close to the wall so that it does not fall amp When attaching the TV Holder cord to the wall tie the cord level with the ground or slanted downwards for safety purposes _ Check the cord occasionally to make sure it is secure Q Before moving the TV separate the connected cord first 4 Verify all connections are properly secured Periodically check the connections for any sign of fatigue or failure If you have any doubt about the security of your connections contact a professional installer To purchase the TV Holder Kit contact Samsung Customer Care Inthe United States 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 In Canada 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 English 3 1 UOHEULIOJU 194 0 S0 Other Information Troubleshooting If the TV seems to have a problem first try this list of possible problems and solutions If none of these troubleshooting tips apply visit www samsung com the n click on Support or call Samsung customer service a
13. 0 00 1 To select all files or a file press the INFO button to display the Music menus N A Press the ENTER C button to select Play or Play the selected A files Repeat Music Delete or Delete Selected File Delete All or eem Of i Deselect All Delete Selected File a The t _ 00 0325 2 Press the A or Y button to move to an icon then press the ace onoaas Deselect All 00 03 25 ENTER button a Exit C Option Play 5 Return Pressing the ENTER C button over a musical note icon immediately plays the music file Pressing the ENTER C button over a folder icon shows the music files included in the folder Play Select to play MP3 files This menu only shows files with the MP3 file extension Files with other file extensions are not displayed even if they are saved on the same USB device To adjust the music volume press the VOL button on the remote control To mute the sound press the dK MUTE button on the remote control E Repeat Music On Off Select to repeatedly play MP3 files in the current folder Playing Music e Only displays files with the MP3 file extension Other file extensions are not displayed even if they are saved on the same USB device e If the sound is strange when playing MP3 files adjust the Equalizer and SRS TruSurround HD in the Sound menu An over modulated MP3 file may cause a sound problem e Music function information icons may Repea
14. Anynet menu and select a menu you want want to exit Anynet e Select View TV in the Anynet menu e Press the SOURCE button on the TV remote control and select a non Anynet device e Press W CH A PRE CH and FAV CH to change the TV mode Note that the channel button operates only when a tuner embedded Anynet device is not connected The message Connecting to e You cannot use the remote control when you are configuring Anynet or switching to a view mode Anynet device appears onthe Use the remote control when the Anynet setting or switching to view mode is complete screen The Anynet device does not play You cannot use the play function when Plug amp Play initial setup is in progress The connected device is not e Check whether or not the device supports Anynet functions displayed e Check whether or not the HDMI cable is properly connected e Check whether Anynet HDMI CEC is set to On in the Anynet setup menu e Search Anynet devices again e You can connect an Anynet device using the HDMI cable only Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet functions e f connection is terminated because there has been a power interruption or the HDMI cable has been e disconnected please repeat the device scan The TV Program cannot be e Check whether the antenna jack on the recording device is properly connected recorded The TV sound is not output e Connect the optical cable between TV
15. Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Country Customer Care Center T Web Site Address CANADA _ 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com Samsung Electronics Canada Inc Customer Service 55 Standish Court Mississauga Ontario L5R 4B2 Canada U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com Samsung Electronics America Inc 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 2112 2010 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd All rights reserved BN68 02576A 06 imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register Model Serial No Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance Product design and specifications may be changed without notice Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing amp See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms Wide screen format PDP Displays 16 9 the aspect ratio of the screen width to height are primarily designed to view wide screen format full motion video The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16 9 ratio format or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and the images are constantly moving Displaying station
16. Filter feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen Q when the signal is weak try other options until the best picture is displayed HDMI Black Level Normal Low Selects the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth amp Available only in HDMI mode Film Mode Off Auto Sets the TV to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality amp Available in TV AV COMPONENT 480i 1080i and HDMI 480i 1080i Screen Burn Protection To reduce the possibility of screen burn this unit is equipped with screen burn prevention technology The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes 1 6 English Pixel Shift Off On Using this function you can minutely move pixels on the PDP in horizontal or vertical direction to minimize after images on the screen amp Optimum condition for pixel shift iem TV AV Component HDMI PC Horizontal 0 4 4 Vertical 0 4 4 Time minute 1 4 min 4 min amp Q The Pixel Shift value may differ depending on the TV size inches and mode This function is not available in the Screen Fit mode Scrolling This function removes after images on the screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern Use this function when there are remaining after images or symbols on the screen especially when you disp
17. OPTICAL jack on the DVD Satellite Box i e Anynet Device 1 or 2 directly to the Amplifier or Home Theater not the TV You can connect only one Home Theater You can connect an Anynet device using the HDMI cable Some HDMI cables may not support Anynet functions Anynet works when the AV device supporting Anynet is in the standby or on status Anynet supports up to 12 AV devices in total Note that you can connect up to 3 devices of the same type 26 English Anynet Menu The Anynet menu changes depending on the type and status of the Anynet devices connected to the TV Anynet Menu Description View TV Changes Anynet mode to TV broadcast mode Device List Shows the Anynet device list device_name MENU Shows the connected device menus E g If a DVD recorder is connected the disc menu of the DVD recorder will appear device_name INFO Shows the play menu of the connected device E g If a DVD recorder is connected the play menu of the DVD recorder will appear Recording recorder Starts recording immediately using the recorder This is only available for devices that support the recording function Stop Recording recorder Stops recording Receiver Sound is played through the receiver If more than one recording device is connected they are displayed as recorder and if only one recording device is connected it will be represented as device_name p Setting Up Anynet MENU
18. PIN number of a new TV set is 0 0 0 0 e Allow All Press to unlock all TV ratings e Block All Press to lock all TV ratings V Chip Lock Off On You can block rated TV Programs TV Parental Guidelines You can block TV programs depending on their rating This function allows you to control what your children are watching TV Y Young children TV Y7 Children 7 and over TV G General audience TV PG Parental guidance TV 14 Viewers 14 and over TV MA Mature audience ALL Lock all TV ratings FV Fantasy violence V Violence S Sexual situation L Adult Language D Sexually Suggestive Dialog The V Chip will automatically block certain categories dealing with more sensitive material For example if you block the TV Y category then TV Y7 will automatically be blocked Similarly if you block the TV G category then all the categories in the young adult group will be blocked TV G TV PG TV 14 and TV MA The sub ratings D L S V work similarly So if you block the L sub rating in TV PG then the L sub ratings in TV 14 and TV MA will automatically be blocked MPAA Rating You can block movies depending on their MPAA rating The Motion Picture Association of America MPAA has implemented a rating system that provides parents or guardians with advanced information on which films are appropriate for children G General audience no restrictions PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13
19. Remote Control This is a special remote control for the visually impaired and has Braille points on the Power Channel and Volume buttons POWER SOURCE e Turns the TV on and off OH Displays and selects the available video sources p 11 poyeys Buje Press to directly access channels Press to select additional channels digital being broadcasted by the same station For example to select channel 54 3 press 54 then press and Returns to the previous channel Cuts off the sound temporarily gr Adjusts the volume Oranges channels Displays the channel list on the screen Brings up the OSD p 12 Displays Media Play USB p 22 Displays Favorite Channel Lists on the screen p 13 Quickly select frequently used functions Displays information on the TV screen Selects the on screen menu items and changes the values seen on the menu Returns to the previous menu Exits the menu Buttons used in the Channel List Media Play USB menu etc S MODE Press to select the sound mode p 16 SLEEP Automatically shuts off the TV at a preset time p 18 MTS Press to choose stereo mono Use these buttons in Media Play USB and Anynet HDMI CEC modes p 22 26 or Separate Audio Program SAP Le Controls recording for Samsung broadcast p 17 recorders that have the Anynet feature P MODE Press to select the pictur
20. SE a a a r 35 Channel MENU vcssscivacts ciccscreyerus agate ces nereesices 12 SPecliCations S ssena aaa 35 Seeing Channels 12 e Dimensions 36 Using Favorite Channels 13 INDOX A a aaa 37 Memorizing Channels 13 Editing Channels 13 Other Features 13 PICTURE Men isc sccteaitecaaceietesens enim aA 14 Changing the Preset Picture Mode 14 Adjusting Picture Settings 14 au Changing the Picture Options 15 D Sond Miiken 16 G Changing the Preset Sound Mode 16 Adjusting Sound Settings 17 Sound Settings 17 SUD MON nE RARE 17 Setting the Time 17 Using the Sleep Timer 18 Setting the On Off Timer 18 Locking Programs 18 Other Features 20 Economical Solutions 21 SUDPOr MONUsici sete acters tannin 21 Check the Symbol Q This function can be used by pressing the Note Step by Step Guide TOOLS button on the remote control Indicates additional information Check here for instructions on how to open the relevant submenu within the OSD on screen display English 3 Getting Started e Excellent Digital Interface amp Networking With a built in HD digital tuner nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed without a cable box STB Set Top Box satellite receiver e SRS TruSurround HD provides a virtual surround system p 17 e Media Play Allows you to play music files pictures saved on a USB device p 22 e Self Diagnosis You can check to make sure picture and sound operate normally p 21 Accessories
21. TOOLS button 2 Select a function and change its settings English 13 sounjyeey4 oisegq 0 Basic Features E Add Delete Delete or add a channel to display the channels you want amp NOTE All deleted channels will be shown on the All Channels menu e Agray colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted The Add menu only appears for deleted channels Delete a channel from the Added Channels or Favorite menu in the same manner HM Timer Viewing You can set a desired channel to be displayed automatically at the reserved time Set the current time first to use this function 1 Press the lt gt A Y buttons to select the desired channel in Channel List 2 Press the TOOLS button then select Timer Viewing 3 Scroll up or down to adjust the settings in the box or use the numeric buttons on your remote to enter the date and time Ifyou selected Once Every Week or EveryDay in Repeat you can enter the date you want 4 Select OK then press the ENTER C button when done amp NOTE Only memorized channels can be reserved e Reserved programs will be displayed in the Programmed menu e When a digital channel is selected press the gt button to view the digital program Select All Select all the channels in the channel list E Deselect All Deselect all the selected channels amp You can only select Deselect All when one or more channels are selected Pr
22. a cleaning agent directly onto the Clean the product with a soft cloth dapped in a small amount product Any liquid that goes into the product may cause a of water failure fire or electric shock 34 English a Q r StS TruSurround HD SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc 2 TruSurround HD TruSurround HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 3 2 DE DOLBY Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are S DIGITAL PLUS trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Open Source License Notice In the case of using open source software Open Source Licenses are available on the product menu Open Source License Notice is written only English Specifications Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Operating Humidity 10 to 80 non condensing Storage Temperature 4 F to 113 F 20 C to 45 C Storage Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Stand Swivel Left Right 0 Mode Name PN42C430 PN50C430 Screen Size 42 inches 50 inches Diagonal 42 3 inches measured diagonally 49 9 inches measured diagonally Sound Output 10WX2 10WX2 Dimensions WxDxH Body 40 6 x 2 8 x 24 8 inches 47 3 x 2 7 x 28 4 inches 1031 x 70 9 x 631 0mm 1202 6 x 69 5 x 720 5 mm With stand 40 6 x 11 2 x 27 4 inches 47 3 x 11 2 x 31 0 inches 1031 x 284 5 x 695 5 mm 1202 6 x 284 3 x 786 3
23. am Air Air antenna signal E Cable Cable antenna signal E Auto Air and Cable antenna NOTE e When selecting the Cable TV system STD HRC and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems Contact your local cable company to identify the type of cable system that exists in your particular area At this point the signal source has been selected After all the available channels are stored it starts to remove scrambled channels The Auto Program menu then reappears Editing Channels MENU I Channel gt Channel List gt ENTER C Channel Name Edit 1 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button 2 Edit the channel name using the Channel Name Edit menu H Channel Name Edit analog channels only Assign your own channel name Other Features MENU I gt Channel gt ENTER C Clear Scrambled Channel This function is used to filter out scrambled channels after Auto Program is completed This process may take up to 20 30 minutes How to Stop Searching Scrambled Channels 1 Press the ENTER C button to select Stop 2 Press the lt button to select Yes 3 Press the ENTER C4 button amp This function is only available in Cable mode Channel List Channel List Option Menu Set each channel using the Channel List menu options Add Delete Timer Viewing Select All Deselect All Option menu items may differ depending on the channel status 1 Select a channel and press the
24. and the receiver through the receiver 28 English Other Information Attaching the Blanking Bracket When installing the TV onto a wall attach the Blanking Bracket as shown Installing the Wall Mount Kit The wall mount kit sold separately allows you to mount the TV on the wall For detailed information on installing the wall mount see the instructions provided with the wall mount Contact a technician for assistance when installing the wall mount bracket Samsung Electronics is not responsible for any damage to the product or injury to yourself or others if you elect to install the TV on your own Wall Mount Kit Specifications VESA amp The wall mount kit is not supplied but sold separately Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor When attaching to other building materials please contact your nearest dealer If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall it may fall and result in severe personal injury amp NOTE e Standard dimensions for wall mount kits are shown in the table below e When purchasing our wall mount kit a detailed installation manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications Do not use screws that are longer than the standard dimension or do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications Screws that are too long may cause damage to the inside of the TV set e For wall mou
25. annel Lis the selected menu E Green Zoom Enlarges or shrinks a channel ENTER Press ENTER C to confirm the number selection E Yellow Select Selects multiple channel lists EXIT Press EXIT Select desired channels and press the Yellow button N O O amp PO to set all the selected channels at the same time The v mark appears to the left of the selected channels AJ Tools Displays the Channel List option menu The options menus may differ depending on the situation 1 2 English Channel Status Display Icons Icons Operations v A channel selected Y A channel set as a Favorite A reserved Program Using Favorite Channels MENU II gt Channel Channel List gt ENTERC Add to Favorite Delete from Favorite Set channels you watch frequently as Favorites 1 Select a channel and press the TOOLS button 2 Add or delete a channel using the Add to Favorite or Delete from Favorite menu respectively 2 Air ak F Delete a Add to Favorite Timer Viewing Channel Name Edit Select All Auto Program Alice S Adve S SUUeYD Peppy To show all Favorite channels click on the button shown on the right Memorizing Channels MENU MI gt Channel gt ENTER C Antenna Air Cable Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV i e an Air or a Cable system Auto Progr
26. ary graphics and images on screen such as the dark sidebars on no expanded standard format television video and programming should be limited to no more than 5 of the total television viewing per week Additionally viewing other stationary images and text such as stock market reports video game displays station logos web sites or computer graphics and patterns should be limited as described above for all televisions Displaying stationary images that exceed the above guidelines can cause uneven aging of PDP Displays that leave subtle but permanent burned in ghost images in the PDP picture To avoid this vary the programming and images and primarily display full screen moving images not stationary patterns or dark bars On PDP models that offer picture sizing features use these controls to view different formats as a full screen picture Be careful in the selection and duration of television formats used for viewing Uneven PDP aging as a result of format selection and use as well as burned in images are not covered by your Samsung limited warranty e SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICAN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Subject to the requirements conditions exclusions and limitations of the original Limited Warranty supplied with Samsung Electronics SAMSUNG products and the requirements conditions exclusions and limitations contained herein SAMSUNG will additionally provide Warranty Repair Service in the United States on SAMSUNG products purchased i
27. crews If you fasten the screws with the PDP TV placed down it may lean to one side A Do not insert your fingers into the stand base slot of the TV when installing the stand base English 5 LO peyeys Buya 9 Getting Started Viewing the Control Panel The product color and shape may vary depending on the model SOURCE MENU VOL AN CH Vv a Power Indicator ae oe e Speakers Remote control sensor SOURCE C Toggles between all the available input sources In the on screen menu use this button as you would use the ENTER C button on the remote control MENU Displays an on screen menu the OSD on screen display of your TV s features VOL Adjusts the volume In the OSD use the VOL buttons as you would use the lt and gt buttons on the remote control V CHA Changes the channels In the OSD use the W CH A buttons as you would use the Vv and A buttons on the remote control Power Indicator Blinks and turns off when the power is on and lights up in standby mode Power Turns the TV on or off Remote control sensor Aim the remote control towards this spot on the TV Standby mode Do not leave your TV in standby mode for long periods of time when you are away on a holiday for example A small amount of electric power is still consumed even when the power button is turned off It is best to unplug the power cord 6 English LO Viewing the
28. e SAMSUNG mode p 14 P SIZE Selects the picture size p 15 CC Controls the caption decoder p 20 Installing batteries Battery size AAA NOTE e Use the remote control within 23 feet from the TV Bright light may affect the performance of the remote control Avoid use when nearby fluorescent lights or neon signs The color and shape may vary depending on the model seetnanng ott t t LTT TTT tines English 7 Getting Started When the TV is initially powered on basic settings proceed automatically amp Connecting the power cord and antenna amp The PDP device may interfere with an amateur radio or AM radio VHF UHF Antenna Antenna Cable Not Supplied Cable Power Input Plug amp Play Initial Setup When the TV is initially powered on a sequence of on screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings Press the POWER button Plug amp Play is available only when the Input source is set to TV amp To return to the previous step press the Red button 1 Selecting a language Press the A or W button then press the ENTER C button Select the POWER desired OSD On Screen Display language 2 Selecting Store Demo Press the lt or gt button then press the ENTER C4 button or Home Use e Select the Home Use mode Store Demo mode is for retail environments e To return the unit s settings from Store Demo to Home Use standard Press the vol
29. e or set Favorite channels and use CH LIST the program guide for digital broadcasts MENU II Channel Channel List ENTER p Select a channel in the All Channels Added Channels Favorite or Programmed screen by pressing the A Y and ENTERC MENU button Displays the main on screen menu buttons Then you can watch the selected ENTER C4 Direction button Move the cursor and channel select an item Confirm the setting RETURN button Returns to the previous menu oo 886 gt Qa EXIT button Exits the on screen menu a S A v Y 8 How to Operate the OSD On Screen Display e 43 Air The access step may differ depending on the selected menu a 13 1 TV 3 Alice s Adventures 9 Air 1 MENU 0 The main menu options appear on 5 Air the screen 1 Air E Zoom W Select 1 Too Picture Sound Channel Setup UE ee aie Input Application Support v a Select an icon with the A or V mu All Channels Shows all currently available button channels ENTER seas ENTER to access the E F Added Channels Shows all added channels sub menu A Y Select the desired submenu with m amp Favorite Shows all favorite channels the A or button L Programmed Shows all currently reserved lt gt Adjust the value of an item with the programs lt or gt button The adjustment in Usi ith the Channel List the OSD may differ depending on Using the color buttons wi e Ch
30. en appears Re enter the same 4 digits When the Confirm screen disappears your PIN has been memorized English 19 sounjyeey oiseg 0 Basic Features How to watch a restricted channel If the TV is tuned to a restricted channel the V Chip will block it The screen will go blank and the following message will appear This channel is blocked by V Chip Please enter the PIN to unblock amp it you forget the PIN press the remote control buttons in the following sequence which resets the pin to O 0 0 0 POWER off MUTE gt 8 2 4 POWER n Other Features MENU II Setup gt ENTERC Language Set the menu language 1 Select Language and press the ENTER C button 2 Choose desired language and press the ENTERC button Choose between English Espanol and Frangais Game Mode Off On When connecting to a game console such as PlayStation or Xbox you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience by selecting the game mode NOTE e Precautions and limitations for game mode To disconnect the game console and connect another external device set Game Mode to Off in the setup menu If you display the TV menu in Game Mode the screen shakes slightly e Game Mode is not available when the input source is set to TV e After connecting the game console set Game Mode to On Unfortunately you may notice reduced picture quality If Game Mode is On
31. ess the lt or gt button to select an icon Photo Music Setup then press the ENTER C button A it might not work properly with unlicensed multimedia files Need to Know List before using Media Play USB Only alphanumeric characters must be used as a folder name or file name photo music e The file system only supports FAT16 32 The NTFS file system is not supported Certain types of USB Digital camera and audio devices may not be compatible with this TV e Media Play USB only supports the USB Mass Storage Class device MSC MSC is a Mass Storage Class Bulk Only Transport device Examples of MSC are Thumb drives and Flash Card Readers Both USB HDD and HUB are not supported e Before connecting your device to the TV please back up your files to prevent them from damage or loss of data SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss e Please connect directly to the USB port of your TV If you are using a separate cable connection there may be a USB Compatibility problem 2 2 English e Only MP3 and JPEG file formats are supported e The Media Play USB mp3 format only supports music files with a high sampling frequency 82 kHz 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz e We recommend the sequential joeg format e Do not disconnect the USB device while it is loading e MTP Media Transfer Protocol is not supported The playing duration of an mp3 file may be displayed as 00 00 00 if its playing time in
32. for a bright room H Standard Suitable for a normal environment H Movie Suitable for watching movies in a dark room D Adjusting Picture Settings MENU II gt Picture gt ENTER Cell Light Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint G R Your television has several setting options for picture quality control NOTE e When you make changes to Cell Light Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color or Tint G R the OSD will be adjusted accordingly e Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device connected to the TV fl Changing the Picture Options Advanced Settings MENU I Picture Advanced Settings gt ENTER C Advanced Settings are available in Standard Movie mode Compared to previous models new Samsung TVs have a more precise picture Advanced Settings Black Tone Off gt Dynamic Contrast Medium Gamma 0 Color Space Native White Balance Flesh Tone 0 Edge Enhancement On Moe Enter 5 Return E Black Tone Off Dark Darker Darkest Select the black level to adjust the screen depth H Dynamic Contrast Off Low Medium High Adjust the screen contrast E Gamma Adjust the primary color intensity H Color Space Auto Native Adjust the range of colors available to create the image BH White Balance Adjust the color temperature for a more natural picture R Offset G Offset B Offset Adjust each c
33. formation is not found at the start of the file e The higher the resolution of the image the longer it takes to display on the screen e The Photo or Music List displays up to 300 folders or files Loading may take some time depending on the size of the file MP3 files with DRM that have been downloaded from a non free site cannot be played Digital Rights Management DRM is a technology that supports the creation of content distribution and management of the content in an integrated and comprehensive way including the protection of the rights and interests of the content providers the prevention of the illegal copying of contents as well as managing billings and settlements e The power saving mode of some external hard disk drives may be released automatically when connected to the TV If a USB extension cable is used the USB device may not be recognized or the files on the device may not be read If a USB device connected to the TV is not recognized the list of files on the device is corrupted or a file in the list is not played connect the USB device to the PC format the device and check the connection If a file deleted from the PC is still found when Media Play is run use the Empty the Recycle Bin function on the PC to permanently delete the file Photos Viewing a Photo or Slide Show 1 Press the INFO button to display the option View Start Slide Show Delete Delete All Deselect All 2 Press the A or Y bu
34. g devices are connected the recording devices are listed Select one recording device in the Device List Q When the recording device is not displayed select Device List and press the Red button to search devices 2 Press the EXIT button to exit amp You can record the source streams by selecting Recording device_name amp Pressing the Le REC button will record whatever you are currently watching If you are watching video from another device the video from the device is recorded Before recording check whether the antenna jack is properly connected to the recording device To properly connect an antenna to a recording device refer to the recording device s users manual English 27 soinjee4 peoueapy vo Advanced Features J Listening through a Receiver You can listen to sound through a receiver i e Home Theater instead of the TV Speaker 1 Select Receiver and set to On 2 Press the EXIT button to exit amp f your receiver supports audio only it may not appear in the device list amp The receiver will work when you have properly connected the optical in jack of the receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack of the TV amp When the receiver i e Home Theater is set to On you can hear sound output from the TV s Optical jack When the TV is displaying a DTV air signal the TV will send out 5 1 channel sound to the receiver When the source is a digital component such as a DVD and
35. gs Energy Saving Off Low Medium High This adjusts the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption Press any button except the volume button to turn on the screen Until the screen turns on again a distorted picture will be displayed for about 4 seconds Eco Sensor Off On Eco Sensor detects surrounding light intensity using an optical sensor and adjusts the screen s brightness E Eco Sensor Off On Turns the sensor off or on amp f you adjust the Cell Light the Eco Sensor will be set to Off BH Min Cell Light Manually adjust the screen brightness 0 10 amp Q If Eco Sensor is On the display brightness may change become slightly darker or brighter depending on the surrounding light intensity Support Menu MENU I Support gt ENTERC Self Diagnosis Q Self Diagnostic might take few seconds this is part of the normal operation of the TV E Picture Test Yes No Use to check for picture problems Yes If the test pattern does not appear or there is noise in the test pattern select Yes There may be a problem with the TV Contact Samsung s Call Center for assistance 1 800 SAMSUNG No If the test pattern is properly displayed select No There may be a problem with your external equipment Please check your connections If the problem persists refer to the external device s user manual E Sound Test Yes No Use the built in melody sound to check for s
36. h are not covered by the warranty Screen Fit Displays the full image without any cut off when HDMI 720p 1080i 1080p or Component 1080i 1080p signals are inputted NOTE After selecting Zoom1 Zoom2 or Wide Fit 1 Press the gt button to select Position 2 Press the ENTER C button 3 Press the A or Y button to move the picture up or down 4 Press the ENTER C button 5 Press the button to select Reset 6 Press the ENTER C button to reset the picture to its default position English 15 Basic Features After selecting Screen Fit in HDMI 1080i 1080p or Component 1080i 1080p mode you may need to center the picture 1 Press the lt or gt button to select Position 2 Press the ENTERC button 3 Press the A V lt or gt button to move the picture 4 Press the ENTER C button 5 Press the lt or gt button to select Reset 6 Press the ENTER C button e HD High Definition 16 9 1080i 1080p 1920x1080 720p 1280x720 e Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external device you have connected to an input on the TV Input Source Picture Size ATV AV 16 9 Zoom1 Component 480i 480p Zoom2 4 3 DTV 1080 16 9 4 3 Wide Fit Component 1080i 1080p Screen Fit HDMI 720p 1080i 1080p Digital Noise Filter Off Low Medium High Auto If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak you can activate the Digital Noise
37. layed a still image on the screen for a long time The after image removal function has to be executed for a long time approximately 1 hour to effectively remove after images on the screen If the after image is not removed after performing the function repeat the function again amp Press any key on the remote control to cancel this feature Side Gray Dark Light When you watch TV with the screen ratio set to 4 3 the screen is prevented from any damage by adjusting the white balance on both extreme left and right sides Picture Reset Reset Picture Mode Cancel Resets your current picture mode to its default settings ii Changing the Preset Sound Mode MENU II Sound gt Mode ENTERC Mode Standard Selects the normal sound mode Music Emphasizes music over voices Movie Provides the best sound for movies Clear Voice Emphasizes voices over other sounds Custom Increase the intensity of high frequency sound to allow a better listening experience for the hearing impaired J Adjusting Sound Settings MENU II Sound Equalizer gt ENTERC Equalizer Adjusts the sound mode E Balance L R Adjusts the balance between the right and left speaker HM 100Hz 300Hz 1kHz 3kHz 10kHz Bandwidth Adjustment Adjusts the level of specific bandwidth frequencies HM Reset Resets the equalizer to its default settings T Sound Settings MENU II Sound gt ENTER
38. llow button again e Press the gt Play ENTER C4 button to play the selected photos or files English 25 Advanced Features What is Anynet Anynet is a function that enables you to control all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet with your Samsung TV s remote The Anynet system can be used only with Samsung devices that have the Anynet feature To be sure your Samsung device has this feature check if there is an Anynet logo on it To connect to a Samsung Home Theater sabes ducauatudeestapesedvatuersbosca E E EE Anynet Device 1 Home Theater Anynet Device 2 3 a DIGITAL ALDIOIN HDMI cable HDMI cable Optical cable 1 Connect the HDMI IN 1 DVI or 2 jack on the TV and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet device using an HDMI cable 2 Connect the HDMI IN jack of the home theater and the HDMI OUT jack of the corresponding Anynet device using an HDMI cable amp NOTE Connect the Optical cable between the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT OPTICAL jack on your TV and the Digital Audio Input on the Home Theater When following the connection above the Optical jack only outputs 2 CH channel audio You will only hear sound from the Home Theater s Front Left and Right speakers and the subwoofer If you want to hear 5 1 CH audio connect the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
39. lock any category that deals with more sensitive material For example if you block the 8 ans category then 13 ans 16 ans and 18 ans will automatically be blocked also Downloadable U S Rating Parental restriction information can be used while watching DTV channels amp NOTE If information is not downloaded from the broadcasting station the Downloadable U S Rating menu is deactivated e Parental restriction information is automatically downloaded while watching DTV channels It may take several seconds The Downloadable U S Rating menu is available for use after information is downloaded from the broadcasting station However depending on the information from the broadcasting station it may not be available for use e Parental restriction levels differ depending on the broadcasting station The default menu name and Downloadable US Rating change depending on the downloaded information e Even if you set the on screen display to another language the Downloadable U S Rating menu will appear in English only The rating will automatically block certain categories that deal with more sensitive material The rating titles For example Humor Level etc and TV ratings For example DH MH H etc may differ depending on the broadcasting station Change PIN The Change PIN screen will appear Choose any 4 digits for your PIN and enter them As soon as the 4 digits are entered the Confirm New PIN scre
40. low signal can cause picture distortion This is not a TV problem A Mode Not Supported message appears Set your PC s output resolution so it matches the resolutions supported by the TV p 11 The video is OK but there is no audio If you are using an HDMI connection check the audio output setting on your PC Others Purple green rolling horizontal bars and buzzing noise from the TV speakers with Component cable connection Remove the left and right audio connections from the set top box If the buzzing stops this indicates that the set top box has a grounding issue Replace the Component video cables with an HDMI connection The picture won t display in full screen HD channels will have black bars on either side of the screen when displaying up scaled SD 4 3 contents lack bars on the Top amp Bottom will be shown on movies that have aspect ratios different from your TV Adjust the picture size options on your external device or TV to full screen ies The remote control does not work Replace the remote control batteries with the poles in the right direction Clean the sensor s transmission window on the remote Try pointing the remote directly at the TV from 5 6 feet away The TV is making a humming noise Plasma TVs typically make a soft humming sound This is normal It s caused by the electrical charges hat are used to create the images on the screen if the humming so
41. ly reset them after the upgrade HD Connection Guide Refer to this information when connecting external devices to the TV Contact Samsung View this information when your TV does not work properly or when you want to upgrade the software You can find information regarding our call centers and how to download products and software English 21 sounjyeey oisegq 0 Advanced Features Enjoy photos and or music files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class MSC device MENU II Application Media Play USB ENTER C USB SUM 315 0MB 495 0MB Free 4 Enter 0 Exit fl Connecting a USB Device Turn on your TV TV Side Panel Connect a USB device containing photo and or music files to the USB jack on the side of the TV When USB is connected to the TV popup window appears Then you can select Media Play USB Drive i Using the Media Play Menu Viewing a Photo or Slide Show As Press the MENU button Press the A or Y button to select Phot Application then press the ENTER C button LSAS Press the A or W button to select Media Play USB then press the acai ENTER C button Press the A or Y button to select the corresponding USB Memory p Cy a Device then press the ENTER C button VW amp The Media Play menu differs depending on the USB Memory Musio Soup Device connected to TV Ab Move SEs Flay Retin Q Some devices may not be supported due to compatibility problems Pr
42. menu This function is only available with digital channels from an Antenna RF Coax connection p 21 The TV is tilted to the side Remove the base stand from the TV and reassemble it The channel menu is greyed out unavailable Your settings are lost after 30 minutes or every time the TV is turned off The Channel menu is only available when the TV source is selected the TV is in the Store Demo mode it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes Change he settings from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode in the Plug amp Play procedure Press the SOURCE button to select TV mode and go to MENU Setup Plug amp Play ENTER C p 8 You have intermittent loss of audio or video Check the cable connections and reconnect them Loss of audio or video can be caused by using overly rigid or thick cables Make sure the cables are lexible enough for long term use If mounting the TV to a wall we recommend using cables with 90 degree connectors You see small particles when you look closely at the edge of the frame of the TV This is part of the product s design and is not a defect POP TV s internal banner ad appears on the screen Select Home Use under Plug amp Play mode For details refer to Plug amp Play Feature p 8 Some of above pictures and functions are available at specific models only Storage and Maintenance Do not spray water or
43. mm Weight Without Stand 38 6 Ibs 17 5 kg 50 7 Ibs 23 0 kg With Stand 43 0 Ibs 19 5 kg 55 1 Ibs 25 0 kg Display Resolution 1024 X 768 1360 X 768 amp Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice amp This device is a Class B digital apparatus For information about power supply and more about power consumption refer to the label attached to the product English 35 Other Information E Front view Side view Unit inches Model name 1 2 4 6 O 7 3 PN42C430 40 6 37 0 21 1 23 3 24 8 27 4 2 8 11 2 PN50C430 47 3 43 7 24 6 23 3 28 4 31 0 2 7 11 2 Jack panel detail Rear view ANTIN Unit inches Model name 4 2 3 4 5 6 PN42C430 15 2 3 4 3 2 29 2 15 7 15 7 PNS0C430 19 4 3 7 2 5 35 7 15 7 15 7 NOTE All drawings are not necessarily to scale Some dimensions are subject to change without prior notice Refer to the dimensions prior to performing installation of your TV Not responsible for typographical or printed errors 2010 Samsung Electronics America Inc 3 6 English A Antenna Anynet AUDIO OUT Auto Volume B Background Music Balance L R Batteries Black Tone Blanking Bracket Brightness C Change PIN Channel Menu Clock Color Tone Component Connecting to a PC Connecti
44. mplifier is connected to the AUDIO OUT jacks Decrease the volume of the TV and adjust the volume level with the amplifier s volume control Using an EX Link Cable Connection Available Devices External devices that support EX Link C oleo EX LINK Connector for service only Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI DVI cable Audio Cable Not Supplied DVI OUT EEE JAg HDMI to DVI Cable Not Supplied 10 English Display Modes HDMI DVI Input ge Optimal resolution e PN42C430 1024 X 768 60Hz PN50C430 1360 X 768 60Hz 9 5 3 5 l Horizontal Vertical Pixel Clock Sync Polarity 2 Mode Resolution Frequency Frequency Frequency H V PN42C430 PN50C430 24 KHz Hz MHz e IBM 640 x 350 31 469 70 086 25 175 Vv Vv a 720 x 400 31 469 70 087 28 322 Vv Vv MAC 640 x 480 35 000 66 667 30 240 Vv Vv 832 x 624 49 726 74 551 57 284 Vv Vv 720 x 576 35 910 59 950 32 750 Vv Vv VESA CVT 1280 x 720 56 456 74 777 95 750 Vv 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 Vv Vv 640 x 480 37 500 75 000 31 500 Vv Vv 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 Vv Vv 800 x 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 Vv Vv 800 x 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 Vv Vv VESA DMT 800 x 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 Vv Vv 1024 x 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 Vv Vv 1024 x 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 Vv Vv 1024 x 768 60 023 75 029 78 750 Vv Vv 1280 x
45. n set to Activate Volume Set the desired volume level Contents when the Source is set to USB Select a folder in the USB device containing music or photo files to be played when the TV is turned on automatically amp NOTE e If there is no music file on the USB device or the folder containing a music file is not selected the Timer function does not operate correctly e When there is only one photo file in the USB the Slide Show will not play Ifa folder name is too long the folder cannot be selected e Each USB you use is assigned its own folder When using more than one of the same type of USB make sure the folders assigned to each USB have different names Repeat Select Once Everyday Mon Fri Mon Sat Sat Sun or Manual to set at you convenience If you select Manual you can set up the day you want to activate the timer The v mark indicates the day is selected amp Auto Power Off available only when the TV is turned on by the Timer The TV will be automatically turned off after 3 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating p Locking Programs MENU I Setup gt V Chip gt ENTER C V Chip The V Chip feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children The user must enter a PIN personal identification number before any of the V Chip restrictions are set up or changed NOTE e V Chip is not available in HDMI or Component mode The default
46. n Canada and in Canada on SAMSUNG products purchased in the United States for the warranty period originally specified and to the Original Purchaser only The above described warranty repairs must be performed by a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center Along with this Statement the Original Limited Warranty Statement and a dated Bill of Sale as Proof of Purchase must be presented to the Service Center Transportation to and from the Service Center is the responsibility of the purchaser Conditions covered are limited only to manufacturing defects in material or workmanship and only those encountered in normal use of the product Excluded but not limited to are any originally specified provisions for in home or on site services minimum or maximum repair times exchanges or replacements accessories options upgrades or consumables For the location of a SAMSUNG Authorized Service Center please call toll free In the United States 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 In Canada 1 800 SAMSUNG e Screen Image retention Do not display a still image such as on a video game on the plasma display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention This image retention is also known as screen burn To avoid such image retention refer to page 14 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image e Heat on the top of the Plasma TV The top side of the product may be ho
47. na or cable connection the TV will turn off after 10 15 minutes if there is no signal There is no picture video Check cable connections remove and reconnect all cables connected to the TV and external devices Set your external device s Cable Sat Box DVD Blu ray etc video outputs to match the connections o the TV input For example if an external device s output is HDMI it should be connected to an HDMI input on the TV Make sure your connected devices are powered on Be sure to select the TV s correct source by pressing the SOURCE button on the remote control Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device s power cable RF Cable Antenna Connection The TV is not receiving all channels Make sure the coaxial cable is connected securely Please try Auto Program to add available channels to the channel list Go to MENU Channel Auto Program then select Auto and make sure the correct Cable TV signal type is set in the menu There are 3 options STD HRC and IRC p 13 Verify the Antenna is positioned correctly No Caption on digital channels Check Caption Setup menu Try changing Caption Mode Service to CC1 p 20 Some channels may not have caption data The picture is distorted macro block error small block dots pixelization PC Connection Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially with fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies A
48. ng to an Audio Device D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Dynamic Dynamic Contrast E Eco Sensor Edit Name Editing Channels Energy Saving Equalizer External Speaker 13 26 10 17 25 17 15 29 14 19 12 17 15 9 10 10 26 14 15 21 1 13 21 17 17 F FAV CH button Favorite Channel Film Mode Fine Tune Flesh Tone Frequency H HDMI Home Theater Installation Space L Language License M Media Play Melody Mono Music N Navigate O Optimal resolution P Photos Picture Size Plug amp Play Power Indicator 7 13 13 16 14 15 11 9 26 10 26 30 20 35 22 21 17 24 12 11 23 00 R Receiver Recording Remote Control S Select All Self Diagnosis Sharpness Sleep Timer Slide Show Software Upgrade Source List Speaker Select Specifications Standby mode Symbol T Timer Tools Troubleshooting TV Speaker U USB Drive V Volume W Wall Mount Warm White Balance 28 27 i N i iD Pp NSA 00 RAB i Q Wo aa 18 32 17 21 22 29 15 15 English 3 7 UOHEULIOJU 1904 0 S0 This page is intentionally left blank
49. nts that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications the length of the screws may differ depending on the wall mount specifications Do not fasten the screws too strongly this may damage the product or cause the product to fall leading to personal injury Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non VESA or non specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation instructions Do not mount the TV at more than a 15 degree tilt Always use two people to mount the TV to a wall English 29 UOHEULOJU BUI S0 Other Information Product Family inches ae Standard Screw Quantity 42 50 400 X 400 58 63 600 X 400 PDP TV M8 4 70 79 800 X 400 80 1400 X 800 amp amp Unscrew the hole around before installing Wall Mount on the wall electric shock 1 Do not install your Wall Mount Kit while your TV is turned on It may result in personal injury due to Securing the Installation Space Keep the required distances between the product and other objects e g walls to ensure proper ventilation Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the product due to an increase in the internal temperature of the product amp When using a stand or wall mount use parts provided by Samsung Electronics only e If you use parts provided by another manufacturer it may re
50. ogrammed in Channel List You can view modify or delete a show you have reserved to watch Programmed timer viewing is displayed here Highlight a program and press the TOOLS button to display Options E Change Info Change a show you have reserved to watch Begin with step 3 of Timer Viewing above H Cancel Schedules Cancel a show you have reserved to watch This deletes the highlighted or selected program s 14 English E Information Display a show you have reserved to watch You can also change the reservation Information amp Alternatively you can view Information by highlighting a program and pressing the ENTER C4 button E Select All Deselect All Select or deselect all reserved programs Fine Tune analog channels only If the reception is clear you do not have to fine tune the channel as this is done automatically during the search and store operation If the signal is weak or distorted fine tune the channel manually Scroll to the left or right until the image is Clear amp Settings are applied to the channel you re currently watching amp Fine tuned channels that have been saved are marked with an asterisk on the right hand side of the channel number in the channel banner To reset the fine tuning select Reset D Changing the Preset Picture Mode MENU II Picture Mode gt ENTER Mode Select your preferred picture type E Dynamic Suitable
51. olor s red green blue darkness R Gain G Gain B Gain Adjust each color s red green blue brightness Reset Resets the White Balance to it s default settings E Flesh Tone Emphasize pink Flesh Tone E Edge Enhancement Off On Emphasize object boundaries Picture Options Z MENU I Picture Picture Options gt ee ENTER L o O 5 7 T Picture Options 2 Color Tone Normal gt 5 Size 16 9 a Digital Noise Filter Auto HDMI Black Level Normal Film Mode Off Screen Burn Protection H Color Tone Cool Normal Warm1 Warm2 amp Warm or Warm will be deactivated when the picture Q amp Q Settings can be adjusted and stored for each external Moe Enter 5 Return mode is Dynamic or Standard device connected to an input on the TV Size Your cable box satellite receiver may have its own set of screen sizes as well However we highly recommend you use 16 9 mode most of the time 16 9 Sets the picture to 16 9 wide mode Zoom1 Use for moderate magnification Zoom2 Use for a stronger magnification Wide Fit Enlarges the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the entire screen amp Available with HD 1080i 720p signals in 16 9 mode 4 3 Sets the picture to basic 4 3 mode amp Do not watch in 4 3 format for a long time Traces of borders displayed on the left right and center of the screen may cause image retention screen burn whic
52. ound problems A it you hear no sound from the TV s speakers before performing the sound test make sure Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker in the Sound menu The melody will be heard during the test even if Speaker Select is set to External Speaker or the sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button Yes If you can hear sound only from one speaker or not at all during the sound test select Yes There may be a problem with the TV Contact Samsung s Call Center for assistance 1 800 SAMSUNG No If you can hear sound from the speakers select No There may be a problem with your external equipment Please check your connections If the problem persists refer to the external device s user manual H Signal Strength Digital channels only An HD channel s reception quality is either perfect or the channels are unavailable Adjust your antenna to increase signal strength Software Upgrade Samsung may offer upgrades for your TV s firmware in the future Please visit Samsung com or contact the Samsung call center at 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 to receive information about downloading upgrades and using a USB drive Upgrades will be possible by connecting a USB drive to the USB port TV Side Panel ail USB Drive amp When software is upgraded video and audio settings you have made will return to their default factory settings amp We recommend you write down your settings so that you can easi
53. s include of Default White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta and Cyan You can change the background color of the caption The default is Black Foreground Opacity Options include Default Transparent Translucent Solid and Flashing Background Opacity This adjusts the opacity of the caption background Options include Default Transparent Translucent Solid and Flashing Return to Default This option sets each Size Font Style Foreground Color Background Color Foreground Opacity and Background Opacity to its default NOTE e Digital Caption Options are available only when Default and Service1 Service6 can be selected in Caption Mode The availability of captions depends on the program being broadcasted e The Default setting follows the standards set by the broadcaster e The Foreground and Background cannot be set to have the same color You cannot set both the Foreground Opacity and the Background Opacity to Transparent Melody Off Low Medium High Set so that a melody plays when the TV is turned on or off The Melody does not play e When no sound is output from the TV because the MUTE button has been pressed e When no sound is output from the TV because the volume has been reduced to minimum with the VOL button e When the TV is turned off by Sleep Timer function fi Economical Solutions MENU II Setup gt ENTERC The Eco Function can be used to enhance your power savin
54. s poor color or brightness There is a dotted line on the edge of the screen Adjust the Picture options in the TV menu go to Picture mode Color Brightness Sharpness p 14 Adjust Energy Saving option in the Setup menu p 21 Try resetting the picture to view the default picture settings go to MENU Picture Picture Reset p 16 f the picture size is set to Screen Fit change it to 16 9 p 15 Change cable satellite box resolution The picture is black and white f you are using an AV composite input connect the video cable yellow to the Green jack of component input 1 on the TV When changing channels the picture freezes or is distorted or delayed if connected to a cable box please try to reset it reconnect the AC cord and wait until the cable box reboots It may take up to 20 minutes Set the output resolution of the cable box to 1080i or 720p Sound Problem There is no sound or the sound is too low at maximum volume First of all please perform the Sound Test to confirm that your TV audio is properly operating go to MENU Support Self Diagnosis Sound Test p 21 If the audio is OK the sound problem may caused by the source or signal Please check the volume of the device Cable Sat Box DVD Blu ray etc connected to your TV The picture is good but there is no sound Set the Speaker Select option to TV Speaker in the sound menu p 17 f you are using an external de
55. sult in a problem with the product or an injury due to the product falling The appearance may differ depending on the product amp Be careful when you contact the TV because some parts can be somewhat hot Installation with a stand Installation with a wall mount 4 inches 4inches 4inches Sah eee e ao ee eee are ot 30 English Securing the TV to the Wall Caution Pulling pushing or climbing on the TV may cause the TV to fall In particular ensure your children AN do not hang over or destabilize the TV Doing so may cause the TV to tip over causing serious injuries or death Follow all safety precautions provided in the included Safety Flyer with your TV For added stability and safety you can purchase and install the anti fall device as described below The TV Holder Kit Sold Separately The parts below are included in the TV Holder kit In addition you need to provide a wood screw screw and molly or other screw appropriate for the wall or cabinet you intend to secure the TV Holder string to We recommend a size M4xL20 wood screw cS TV Holder BN96 15753A Screw M8 x L19 Installing the TV Holder 1 Remove the screw attached to the back of your TV and then connect the TV Holder to the TV with the screw included in the TV Holder Kit that is designated for your TV _ Make sure to use only the appropriate supplied screw If
56. t External Speaker TV Speaker A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver In this case set the TV to External Speaker When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker the volume and MUTE buttons will not operate and the sound settings will be limited amp When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker TV Speaker Off External Speaker On amp When Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker TV Speaker On External Speaker On amp If there is no video signal both speakers will be mute Sound Reset Reset All Reset Sound Mode Cancel E Reset All Restore all sound settings to the factory defaults E Reset Sound Mode Returns all sound values in the currently selected mode to the default settings l Setting the Time MENU II gt Setup gt Time gt ENTERC Time HM Clock Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button f you disconnect the power cord you have to set the clock again English 17 sounjyeey oiseg 0 Basic Features Clock Mode Auto Manual Auto Set the current time automatically using the time from a digital channel The antenna must be connected in order to set the time automatically Manual Set the current time manually S Depending on the broadcast station and signal the auto time set up may not
57. t 1 800 SAMSUNG Issues Solutions and Explanations Poor picture First of all please perform the Picture Test and confirm that your TV is properly displaying the test image go to MENU Support Self Diagnosis Picture Test p 21 If the test image is properly displayed the poor picture may be caused by the source or signal The TV image does not look as good as it did in the store If you have an analog cable satellite box upgrade to an HD digital set top box Use HDMI or Component cables to deliver HD high definition picture quality Cable Satellite subscribers Try HD stations from the channel line up Antenna connection Try HD stations after performing Auto program amp Many HD channels are up scaled from SD Standard Definition contents Adjust the Cable Sat box video output resolution to 1080i or 720p The picture is distorted macro block error small block dots pixelization Compression of video contents may cause picture distortion especially in fast moving pictures such as sports and action movies Low signal level can cause picture distortion This is not a TV problem Mobile phones used close to the TV cca up to 1m may cause noise in picture on analog and digital TV Color is wrong or missing f you re using Component connection make sure the component cables are connected to the correct jacks Incorrect or loose connections may cause color problems or a blank screen There i
58. t Music is On S Repeat Music is Off g When pressing the gt Play Om Pause button on the remote control while music is playing g When pressing the Stop button on the remote control the music stops 24 English Setup Using the Setup Menu E Slide show Speed Select to control the slide show speed You can Setup select Fast Normal or Slow Background Music On E Background Music Select to determine whether to play an MP3 file eco eas during a slide show You can select Music On or Music Off Repeat Music 0n k Screen Saver 110 min E Background Music Setting While a slide show is in progress use ae Safe Remove the Background Music Setting to select a music file to listen to Select an MP3 file as the background music Move C Enter 5 Return H Repeat Music Select to determine whether to repeat playing the music when all MP3 files in the current folder have been played soinyee4 peoueapy vo E Screen Saver Select to set the waiting time before the screen saver appears The screensaver will appear when no button is pressed for 10 min 20 min 40 min 1 hour or Off E Safe Remove You can remove the device safely from the TV Playing the selected photos music files e Press the Yellow button e Repeat the above operation to select desired photos music files Selected photos or files are marked with the symbol w To cancel a selection press the Ye
59. t after long periods of use as heat dissipates from the panel through the vent hole in the upper part of the product This is normal and does not indicate any defect or operation failure of the product However children should be prevented from touching the upper part of the product e The product is making a cracking noise A cracking noise may occur when the product contracts or expands due to a change in the surrounding environment such as temperature or humidity This is normal and not a defect of the unit e Cell Defects The PDP uses a panel consisting of 2 360 000 HD level to 6 221 000 FHD level pixels which require sophisticated technology to produce However there may be a few bright or dark pixels on the screen These pixels will have no impact on the performance of the product e Avoid operating the TV at temperatures below 41 F 5 C e A still image displayed too long may cause permanent damage to the PDP Panel Watching the Plasma TV in 4 3 format for a long period of time may leave traces of borders displayed on the left right and center of the screen caused by the difference of light emission on the screen Playing a DVD or a game console may cause similar effects to the screen Damages caused by the above effect are not covered by the Warranty e After images on the Screen Displaying still images from Video games and PC for longer than a certain period of time may produce partial after images
60. tton to select Start Slide Show then press the ENTER C button Qy During the slide show files are displayed in order from the currently shown file MP3 files can be automatically played during the Slide Show gt if the Default Background Music is set to On To enable this E Select lt z Move CI Option Ce Play _ D Refum function MP3 files and other photo files must be located in the same folder on the USB Memory Device 307 2MBIST37MB Free Press the INFO button during the slide show to set the following options Slide Show Speed Background Music Background Music Setting List Press the A or button to select the option then press the ENTERC button After setting the option press the ENTER C button to make a change amp Press the INFO button during the play the photo files to set the following options Start Slide Show Zoom Rotate List Press the A or Y button to select the option then press the ENTERC button After setting the option press the ENTER C button to make a change English 23 soinjee4 peoueapy vo Advanced Features Music Using the MP3 List Music SUM 307 2MB 973 7MB FS Folder icon H Music list icon gt Move to the previous folder stage icon Setup amp Press 4 REW or gt gt FF buttons to change pages C Enter 5 Retum amp The selected file is displayed on the top with its playing time 414 Page pe COA 00 0
61. ume button on the TV When you see the volume OSD press and hold MENU for 5 sec 3 Selecting an antenna Press the A or Y button then press the ENTER C button Select Air Cable or Auto 4 Selecting a channel Press the A or Y button then press the ENTER C button Select the channel source to memorize When setting the antenna source to Cable a step appears allowing you to assign numerical values channel frequencies to the channels For more information refer to Channel Auto Program p 13 amp Press the ENTERC button at any time to interrupt the memorization process 5 Setting the Clock Set the Clock Mode automatically or manually Mode e Auto Allows you to select DST Daylight Saving Time mode and time zone e Manual Allows you to manually set the current date and time p 18 6 View the HD The connection method for the best HD screen quality is displayed Connection Guide F Enjoy your TV Press the ENTER C button If You Want to Reset This Feature MENU II gt Setup Plug amp Play gt ENTERC 8 English Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI DVI cable HD connection up to 720p 1080i We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture Available devices DVD Blu ray player HD cable box HD STB Set Top Box satellite receiver 5 HDMI Cable Not Supplied Red White i ian ohn suonodeuu0D Z0
62. und is loud you may have set the brightness on the TV too high Try setting the brightness lower You can also have loud humming if the back of your Plasma TV is too close to a wall or other hard surface Also try rerouting your connection cables mproper installation of wall mount can create excessive noise English 33 UONEWUOJU JBUIO SO Other Information Issues Solutions and Explanations Image Retention Burn In Issue To minimize the possibility of screen burn this unit is equipped with screen burn reduction technology Pixel Shift technology enables you to set picture movement up down Vertical Line and side to side Horizontal Dot The cable set top box remote control doesn t turn the TV on or off or adjust the volume Program the Cable Set remote control to operate the TV Refer to the Cable Set user manual for the SAMSUNG TV code Caption on TV menu is greyed out Caption can not be selected in the TV menu when connected via HDMI or Component p 20 Caption must be activated on the external device p 20 A Mode Not Supported message appears Check the supported resolution of the TV and adjust the external device s output resolution accordingly Refer to the resolution settings on page 10 of this manual There is a plastic smell from the TV This smell is normal and will dissipate over time The TV Signal Strength is unavailable in the Self Diagnostic Test
63. vice make sure the audio cables are connected to the correct audio input jacks on the TV f you are using an external device check the device s audio output option ex you may need to change your cable box s audio option to HDMI when you have a HDMI connected to your TV f you are using a DVI to HDMI cable a separate audio cable is required f your TV has a headphone jack make sure there is nothing plugged into it Reboot the connected device by reconnecting the device s power cable The speakers are making an inappropriate noise Check cable connections Make sure a video cable is not connected to an audio input For antenna or Cable connections check the signal strength Low signal level may cause sound distortion Perform the Sound Test as explained above 3 2 English Issues Solutions and Explanations No Picture No Video The TV won t turn on Make sure the AC power cord is securely plugged in to the wall outlet and the TV Make sure the wall outlet is working Try pressing the POWER button on the TV to make sure the problem is not the remote If the TV turns on refer to Remote control does not work below The TV turns off automatically Ensure the Sleep Timer is set to Off in the Setup menu p 18 If your PC is connected to the TV check your PC power settings Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in securely to the wall outlet and the TV When watching TV from an anten
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